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Dassault Systems Simulia Corp Vs DCIT (ITAT Chennai)
Introduction: The case of Dassault Systems Simulia Corp Vs DCIT, heard by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Chennai, revolves around the denial of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) credit by lower authorities. This article delves into the details of the case, the arguments presented, and the final decision reached by the tribunal.
Detailed Analysis: The crux of the matter lies in the discrepancy between the income disclosed by the assessee and the amount reflected in Form 26AS. While the assessee offered royalty income of Rs. 37.86 Crores, Form 26AS showed a payment of Rs. 69.83 Crores, raising concerns from the tax authorities.
The assessee clarified that the variance arose due to credit notes issued subsequent to raising invoices, which were not reflected in Form 26AS as they had no TDS implications. Despite this explanation, the Assessing Officer (AO) and the Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP) invoked Section 155(14) to restrict TDS credit proportionate to the income reported in financial statements, denying credit for the balance amount.
However, the ITAT Chennai scrutinized the case and found merit in the assessee’s argument. It acknowledged that the income reflected in Form 26AS included gross invoices less credit notes issued, aligning with the financial statements. The tribunal emphasized that the credit notes did not constitute income and thus, denying credit for them was unjustified.
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